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CISD student handbook Carroll Independent School District C� 41104, O r EST. ,+ 1959 11111Cy o� P TyLAKE, Student Handbook and Code of Conduct 40 22 2023 10-10-00mor . _ STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION: In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination, Carroll 1SD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age in providing education services, activities, and programs, including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,as amended;Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. ACCESSIBILITY: If you have difficulty accessing the information in this document, please contact the Communications& Engagement Department at 817-949-7080. DATING VIOLENCE 35 DEADLY CONDUCT 35 DIABETES 35 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 35 DISCRETIONARY 36 DISRUPTION OF CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES 36 DISRUPTION OF TRANSPORTATION 36 DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES 36 DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL MATERIALS AND NON-SCHOOL MATERIALS 36 DRESS AND GROOMING 38 DRILLS 38 DRIVER'S LICENSE ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION 38 DRUG/ALCOHOUABUSABLENOLATILE CHEMICALS 38 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 39 DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONE 39 EMERGENCY DRILLS 39 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND INFORMATION 39 EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS 40 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM 40 SCHOOL-SPONSORED EXTRACURRICULAR OR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, AND ORGANIZATIONS 40 FALSE ALARM OR REPORT 42 FIELD TRIPS 42 FIGHTING AND ABUSE 42 FIREARM 42 FOOD ALLERGIES 43 FOOD AND DRINKS 43 FOOD SERVICE 43 FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION z®I• GAMBLING 45 GANG/GANG-FREE ZONE 45 GRADE-LEVEL CLASSIFICATION 45 GRADING GUIDELINES 45 GRADUATION 46 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 46 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 46 STATE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANTS 46 3 also send cash or checks with your students, in any dollar amount, to be credited to their account.Checks should be made to"Carroll ISD."All balances are carried over to the next year.When a student's meal card balance is depleted,the District will notify the parent,including notice of any unpaid charges to the meal card. Accounts with charged amounts shall be paid promptly.The student will be allowed to continue to charge meals according to the grace period established by the Board of Trustees. If the District is unable to work out an agreement with the student's parent for repayment of any balance and replenishment of the meal card the student may receive an alternative meal of a sandwich, and milk,juice, orwater. The District will make every effort to avoid bringing attention to a student. FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION The District believes that all students learn best in an environment free from harassment and that their welfare is best served when they can work free from discrimination.Students are expected to treat other students, District employees,volunteers,and visitors with courtesy and respect,to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive, and to stop those behaviors when asked or told to stop. District employees are expected to treat students,other District employees, volunteers,and visitors with courtesy and respect.The Board has established policies and procedures to prohibit and promptly respond to inappr p>_\te and offensive behaviors that are based on a person's race, color, religion, sex;gender,sexual orientation,,national origin, disability, or age. Prohibited harassment, in general terms, is conduct so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it affects the student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity,or substantially interferes with the student's academic performance.A copy of the District's policy is available in the principal's office and in the Superintendent's office. Board Policy FFH(LEGAL/LOCAL). Examples of prohibited discrimination may include, but are not limited to,derogatory language directed at a person's religious beliefs or practices,accent,skin color,or need for accommodation; bullying,threatening or intimidating conduct; name--calling or slurs,taunting, teasing (even when presented as"jokes"), or rumors; aggression or assault; graffiti or printed material promoting racial, ethnic, or other negative stereotypes;or aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property. Examples of prohibited sexual harassment may include touching private body parts or coercing physical contact that is sexual in nature;sexual advances;jokes or conversations of a sexual nature;and other sexually motivated conduct, communications,or contact.Sexual harassment of a student by an employee or volunteer does not include necessary or permissible physical contact not reasonably construed as sexual in nature. However, all romantic and inappropriate social relationships, as well as all sexual relationships, between students and District employees are prohibited, even if consensual. Board Policy DH(LEGAL, LOCAL and EXHIBIT). Any student(or the student's parent)who believes that they have experienced prohibited harassment should immediately report the problem to a teacher, counselor, principal, or other District employee. Failure to promptly report alleged sexual harassment may impair an administrator's ability to investigate and address sexual harassment. To the extent possible,the District will respect the privacy of the student;however,limited disclosures may be necessary to conduct a thorough investigation and to comply with law.Allegations will be promptly investigated.The District will notify the parents of any student alleged to have experienced prohibited harassment by an adult associated with the District or by another student when the allegations,if proven,would constitute"sexual harassment"or"other prohibited harassment"as defined by District policy. If the District's investigation indicates that prohibited harassment occurred,appropriate disciplinary or corrective action will be taken to address the harassment. The District may take disciplinary action even if the conduct that is the subject of the complaint did not rise to the level of harassment prohibited by law or policy. Retaliation against a person who makes a good faith report of prohibited harassment is prohibited. However,a person who makes a false claim, offers false statements, or refuses to cooperate with a District investigation may be subject to appropriate discipline. A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of the investigation may appeal in accordance with Board Policy FNG(LOCAL). In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination,the District makes the following statements:Carroll ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin,disability,or age in providing education services,activities,and programs,including vocational programs, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,as amended;Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended and Title II of the 44 :, Americans with Disabilities Act. The following District staff members have been designated to coordinate compliance with these requirements: Iri ;JO) - Title IX Coordinator,for concerns regarding discrimination: Lauren Wurman, Director of Human Resources, 817-949-8218 • Section 504 Coordinator, for concerns regarding discrimination on the basis of disability: Vacant, Executive Director for Special Programs, 817-949-7050 (See also "Bullying,""Harassment and"Sexual Harassment") GAMBLING "Gambling"shall be defined as participating in games of chance for money and/or other things of value. Students guilty of gambling will be subject to appropriate consequences as outlined in this handbook. GANG/GANG-FREE ZONE A"criminal street gang"is defined as three or more person having a common identifying sign or symbol or an identifiable leadership who continuously or regularly associate in the commission of criminal activities. Texas Penal Code 71.01. Gang-related behaviors and activities, such as hand signals, gang signatures, mottoes,graffiti, and the wearing of gang-related insignia and flags, etc.,disrupt the school environment and educational process, and cause intimidation of other students.To protect the safety of all students,to encourage regular attendance, and to ensure the progress of the educational process,such behaviors and activities are prohibited. A"gang free zone"is any location that falls within the definition of Texas Penal Code§71.028, including any location that is: (1)in,on,or within 1,000 feet of:any real property that is owned, rented, or leased by a school or school board;premises owned,rented, or leased by an institution of higher education;premises of a public or private youth center; or playground;or(2)in, on, or within 300 feet of any:shopping mall; movie theater; premises of a public swimming pool;or premises of a video arcade; or(3)on a school bus.As required by Texas Education Code§37.110,the District provides the following information related to gang free zones and the consequences of engaging in organized criminal activity within those zones. Chapter 71 of the Texas Penal Code imposes various criminal and civil consequences for certain gang-related and other criminal offenses, including engaging in organized criminal activity in a gang-free zone,which includes areas surrounding school property and school buses. In addition to the criminal punishments that may be imposed for offenses performed on or within a gang-free zone, a criminal street gang or member of a criminal street gang can be held liable to the state or a governmental entity,including a school district for actual damages,civil penalties,court costs,and attorney's fees,with the property of the criminal street gang or member seized in execution on such judgment, as provided by Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code§ 125.070. GRADE-LEVEL CLASSIFICATION After ninth grade, students are classified on the first day of school according to the number of credits earned toward graduation.Board Policy EIE(LEGAL/LOCAL). Grade-level advancement for students in grades 9-12 shall be earned by course credits.To be promoted: - From grade 9, a student must have acquired 6.5 credits; • From grade 10, a student must have acquired 13 credits;and • From grade 11, a student must have acquired 19.5 credits. GRADING GUIDELINES In grades PK--2,achievement is reported either as an individual student checklist to parents or a traditional report card.The checklist will provide more specific information about a student's growth in skills and concepts being taught in four grading periods. In grades 3-12,grades in all subject areas shall be reported to parents,guardians, and students at the end of each grading period. Teachers follow Board-approved Grading Guidelines that have been designed to reflect each student's academic achievement for the grading period,semester,or course.An examination or course grade issued by a classroom teacher is final and may not be changed unless the grade is arbitrary,erroneous,or not consistent with the school district grading policy applicable to the grade. Recorded grades must be based on relative mastery of an assignment and students will be assigned the grade earned and will not be assigned an arbitrary minimum grade. Texas Education Code§28.0216. Questions about grade calculation should first be discussed with the teacher. If the question is not resolved,the student or parent may 45 BoardBooks re n- Op View July 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM - Regular Meeting • Show Eve king 0 Presenter 1.CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH QUORUM O Description 0 Attachments 2.PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE/MOMENT OF SILENCE Hide Everything 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS 4.PRESIDENTS REPORT 4.A.Committee Reports 4.B.Carroll ISD District Committee Process 5.SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT 5.A.District Update 6.INFORMATION 6.A.2021-22 End of Year Financial Update and 2022-23 Budget Update Attachments:(1) 9- Synopsis-Budg€t.Update 072522 7/21/2022 at 5:51 PM 6.B.Consider ESC Region 11 Contract for Cooperative Services 2022-23 Attachments:(3) ' 072522 Sy.nQpsis-ESC Region XI Contract Cooperative Services 7/13/2022 at 11:38 AM for 2022-2023 '_Region XI Contract 072522 7/21/2022 at 5:53 PM ESC Region 11 -MIA and Contract Summaraeport with 7/21/2022 at 5:59 PM contracts-final 7.DISCUSSION/ACTION 7.A.Consider Special Education Reading and Math Curriculum Attachments:(2) "'. 072522 Synopsis-Special Education Reading and Math 7/13/2022 at 10:59 AM Curriculum 9.' 072522 Presentation-Consider Special Education Reading and 7/19/2022 at 10:54 AM Math Curriculum 7.B.Consider for Approval the Repeal of Policy EF(LOCAL)and Additions of Policy EFA(LOCAL)and Policy EFB(LOCAL) Attachments:(3) `'•.- 072522 Synopsis-Board Policy,EFA&EFB-LOCAL 7/13/2022 at 8:02 PM o_ Carroll ISD;EFA(L)-X from 7-22-22 7/22/2022 at 2:24 PM 12'._: Carroll ISD;EFB(L)-X from 7-22-2a 7/22/2022 at 2:33 PM 7.C.Consider for Approval TASB Localized Policy Update 119 and Other District Local Policies Attachments:(3) • 072522 Synopsis-Policy.Update 119 and Local Policy Changes 7/15/2022 at 8:53 AM CARROLL ISD UPDATE 119 44638 localpolicycomparisonpacket; 7/15/2022 at 8:51 AM 7-12-22 ._ 072522 FNG Website and Internal Regulations 7/15/2022 at 9:03 AM 7.D.Consider for Approval the 2022-23 Student Code of Conduct Attachments:(2) o. 072522 SCOC DAEP 2022 Synopsis 7/19/2022 at 4:41 PM W- 071622 SCOC-Public View 7/19/2022 at 4:36 PM 7.E.Consider for Approval Technology Organizational Structure Attachments:(6) 72522 Synopsis-Tech.Dept Org Structure 7/15/2022 at 7:52 AM `J.'. 072522 Job Description-Technology-Director of Infrastructure 7/15/2022 at 8:36 AM ©" 072522 Job Description-Technology-Coordinator of 7/15/2022 at 8:37 AM Technology Services "- 072522 Job Description-Technology-Coordinator of 7/15/2022 at 8:37 AM Instructional Technology. 072522 Job Description-Technology-Audio Video Technician 7/15/2022 at 8:37 AM ` ; 072522 Job Description-Technology-Technology Workflow 7/15/2022 at 8:37 AM Spesitlisr 7.F.Consider for Approval Adjustments for Child Nutrition Compensation Attachments:(2) 072511 Synopsis-Compensation 2022-23 7/15/2022 at 7:03 AM ▪ 072522 Compensation 7.25.2022 7/21/2022 at 6:11 PM 7.G.Consider Lease Agreement for Copier Machines Attachments:(3) v.Synopsis-Canon Copier Lease Agreement 072522 update 7/21/2022 at 2:47 PM v. as Options for Canon Copier 07 7/18/2022 at 2:43 PM "' Canon Lease Agreement Proposal,072522 7/21/2022 at 5:30 PM DRAFT upon approval all formatting will be completed Carroll Independent School District r.. RO L L #£XP£ GT£ £LL£NCE _ - SST . 19 5a Student Handbook and Code of Conduct 2.022 iota 202 -p- ' STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION: In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination,Carroll ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, religion,sex,national origin,disability,or age in providing education services, activities,and programs,including vocational programs,in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,as amended;Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972;and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended. „" Q. rei ACCESSIBILITY: 1..I"1 If you have difficulty accessing the information in this document,please contact the Communications& Engagement Department at 817-949-7080. DATING VIOLENCE 35 DEADLY CONDUCT 35 DIABETES 35 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 35 DISCRETIONARY 36 DISRUPTION OF CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES 36 DISRUPTION OF TRANSPORTATION 36 DISRUPTIVE ACTIVITIES 36 DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOOL MATERIALS AND NON-SCHOOL MATERIALS 36 DRESS AND GROOMING 38 DRILLS 38 DRIVER'S LICENSE ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION 38 DRUG/ALCOHOL/ABUSABLE/VOLATILE CHEMICALS 38 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA 39 DRUG-FREE SCHOOL ZONE 39 EMERGENCY DRILLS 39 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND INFORMATION 39 EXPLOSIVE WEAPONS 40 EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM 40 SCHOOL-SPONSORED EXTRACURRICULAR OR CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, CLUBS,AND ORGANIZATIONS 40 FALSE ALARM OR REPORT 42 FIELD TRIPS 42 FIGHTING AND ABUSE 42 FIREARM 42 FOOD ALLERGIES 43 FOOD AND DRINKS 43 FOOD SERVICE 43 FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION0 GAMBLING 45 GANG/GANG--FREE ZONE 45 GRADE-LEVEL CLASSIFICATION 45 GRADING GUIDELINES 45 GRADUATION 46 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS 46 STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 46 STATE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANTS 46 3 r COMMENCEMENT 46 GRAFFITI 46 GUESTS AT SOCIAL EVENTS 47 HACKING/BREACH OF COMPUTER SECURITY 47 HARASSMENT HAZING 48 HIT LIST 48 HOMELESS 48 HOMEWORK 48 INDECENT EXPOSURE 49 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS 49 INTENT 49 I NTE RN ET ACCEPTABLE USE 49 INTIMATE VISUAL MATERIAL 51 JURISDICTION 51 LEWD VISUAL MATERIAL OF A MINOR-FELONY 51 LOCATION-RESTRICTED KNIFE 52 LOITERING 52 LUNCH VISITORS 52 MAKE-UP WORK 52 MANDATORY 52 MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS 52 MEDICINE AT SCHOOL 52 MILITARY FAMILY STUDENTS 53 MIRANDA WARNINGS 53 NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS FEE 53 "OPTING OUT"OF ACTIVITIES 53 PERSISTENT MISBEHAVIOR 54 PHYSICAL RESTRAINT,SECLUSION AND TIME OUT 54 PLAGIARISM 54 POLICE INTERVENTION 55 POSSESSION 55 PRAYER 55 PRESCRIPTION/NON--PRESCRIPTION DRUGS 55 PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS 55 PROGRESS REPORTS 56 4 ci account balance notification reminders to alert them when their child's account reaches a low balance.Parents may also send cash or checks with your students,in any dollar amount,to be credited to their account.Checks should be made to"Carroll ISD."All balances are carried over to the next year.When a student's meal card balance is depleted,the District will notify the parent,including notice of any unpaid charges to the meal card. Accounts with charged amounts shall be paid promptly.The student will be allowed to continue to charge meals according to the grace period established by the Board of Trustees.If the District is unable to work out an agreement with the student's parent for repayment of any balance and replenishment of the meal card the student may receive an alternative meal of a sandwich,and milk,juice,or water. The District will make every effort to avoid bringing attention to a student. FREEDOM FROM DISCRIMINATION ND ARASSMENT The District believes that all students learn best in an environment free from harassment and that their welfare is best served when they can work free from discrimination.Students are expected to treat other students, District employees,volunteers,and visitors with courtesy and respect,to avoid any behaviors known to be offensive,and to stop those behaviors when asked or told to stop. District employees are expected to treat students,other District employees,volunteers,and visitors with courtesy and respect.The Board has established _ policies and procedures to prohibit and promptly respond to inappropriate and offensive behaviors that ire person's origin, '}.�-. `.. � .�";;z�_r : ;� ': } based on a erson s race,color,religion,sex,national disability,or age. Prohibited harassment,in general terms,is conduct so severe,persistent,or pervasive that it affects the ` .J'.() student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity,or substantially interferes with the student's academic performance.A copy of the District's policy is available in the principal's office and _ _irLthe Superintendent's office.Board Policy FFH(LEGAL/LOCAL). Examples of prohibited discrimination may include,but are not limited to,derogatory language directed at a person's religious beliefs or practices,accent,skin color,or need for accommodation;bullying,threatening or intimidating conduct;name—calling or slurs,taunting,teasing(even when presented as"jokes"),or rumors; aggression or assault;graffiti or printed material promoting racial,ethnic,or other negative stereotypes;or aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property.Examples of prohibited sexual harassment may include touching private body parts or coercing physical contact that is sexual in nature;sexual advances;jokes or conversations of a sexual nature;and other sexually motivated conduct,communications,or contact.Sexual harassment of a student by an employee or volunteer does not include necessary or permissible physical contact not reasonably construed as sexual in nature. However,all romantic and inappropriate social relationships,as well as all sexual relationships,between students and District employees are prohibited,even if consensual. Board Policy OH(LEGAL,LOCAL and EXHIBIT). Any student(or the student's parent)who believes that they have experienced prohibited harassment should immediately report the problem to a teacher,counselor,principal,or other District employee. Failure to promptly report alleged sexual harassment may impair an administrator's ability to investigate and address sexual harassment. To the extent possible,the District will respect the privacy of the student;however,limited disclosures may be necessary to conduct a thorough investigation and to comply with law.Allegations will be promptly investigated.The District will notify the parents of any student alleged to have experienced prohibited harassment by an adult associated with the District or by another student when the allegations,if proven,would constitute"sexual harassment"or"other prohibited harassment"as defined by District policy.If the District's investigation indicates that prohibited harassment occurred,appropriate disciplinary or corrective action will be taken to address the harassment.The District may take disciplinary action even if the conduct that is the subject of the complaint did not rise to the level of harassment prohibited by law or policy.Retaliation against a person who makes a good faith report of prohibited harassment is prohibited. However,a person who makes a false claim,offers false statements,or refuses to cooperate with a District investigation may be subject to appropriate discipline. A student or parent who is dissatisfied with the outcome of the investigation may appeal in accordance with Board Policy FNG(LOCAL).In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination,the District makes the following statements:Carroll ISO does not discriminate on the basis of race,color,religion,sex,national origin,disability,or age in providing education services,activities,and programs,including vocational programs,in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 19 4,as amended;Title IX of the Educational Amendments 1972;and Section 504 of the_ it__ j u a_ _I v?:�1_1_14-�_Lij2LMa is'of 1� .%ik 7�;,; n:rin)f.,tts-4 }Tyl.•Lu 'dy f; c - C,[h.JJli 261- i -" 1 • GUESTS AT SOCIAL EVENTS The Student Handbook and Code of Conduct applies to students and guests,as applicable,attending school-- sponsored/school—related social events.Guests are expected to observe the same rules as students attending the event, and the person inviting the guest will share responsibility for the conduct of the guest. (See also "Visitors to the Campus") HACKING/BREACH OF COMPUTER SECURITY "Breach of computer security"involves knowingly accessing a computer,computer network,or computer system without the effective consent of the owner. Breach of District's computer system and other inappropriate use of the District's computer systems will be disciplined accordingly in accordance with state law. Texas Penal Code and Texas Education Code 37.007.(See also Acceptable Use Agreement and Board Policy CQ(EXHIBIT)and Board Policy CQ(LEGAL)) HARASSMENT /9((i F Of c.i 2/ / f ( t ' fi All students,employees,volunteers,and visitors should be treated with courtesy and respect.Students should avoid any behaviors known to be offensive,and stop these behaviors when asked or told to stop.Prohibited harassment of a student is defined as physical,verbal,or nonverbal conduct based on the student's race,color, religion,sex,national origin,disability,age,or any other basis prohibited by law that is so severe,persistent,or pervasive that the conduct: 1. Affects a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity,or I creates an intimidating,threatening,hostile,or offensive educational environment; 2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with the student's academic performance;or 3. Otherwise adversely affects the student's educational opportunities. Prohibited harassment includes dating violence as defined by Board policy.Students shall not engage in prohibited harassment.This prohibition applies whether the conduct is by word,gesture,or any other inappropriate conduct,including requests for sexual favors. Examples of prohibited harassment may include offensive or derogatory language directed at another person's religious beliefs or practices,accent,skin color,or need for accommodation;threatening,intimidating,or humiliating conduct;offensive jokes, name calling,slurs, or rumors;physical aggression or assault;display of graffiti or printed material promoting racial,ethnic,or other negative stereotypes;or other kinds of aggressive conduct such as theft or damage to property. Forms of harassment,such as those mentioned above,that contain the elements of an offense listed in the Penal Code ;may be disciplined based on the Penal Code violation,as well as for harassment. Gender—based harassment is also prohibited and includes physical,verbal,or nonverbal conduct based on the coix: - student's gender, the student's expression of characteristics perceived as stereotypical for the student's gender, or the student's`fa e o conform to ktereotypical,hotions of masculinity or femininity.Gender--based harassment is considered prohibited harassment if the conduct is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that the conduct: — 1. Affects a student's ability to participate in or benefit from an educational program or activity,or creates an intimidating,threatening,hostile,or offensive educational environment; 2. Has the purpose or effect of substantially or unreasonably interfering with the student's academic performance;or 3. Otherwise adversely affects the student's educational opportunities. Students who believe that they have been harassed by fellow students or District employees are encouraged to promptly report such incidents to a teacher,counselor,principal,or assistant principal.A substantiated complaint against a student will result in appropriate disciplinary action,according to the nature of the offense. Failure to promptly report alleged harassment may impair an administrator's ability to investigate and address harassment. Complaints of harassment will be addressed and resolved in a fair and expeditious manner. In accordance with District disciplinary procedures,appropriate disciplinary action shall be taken against students who are found to have engaged in harassment.In addition to these procedures,students and staff may have rights and procedural safeguards under other school policies or state and federal law.The District will not tolerate hostile or abusive treatment,derogatory remarks,or acts of violence against students,staff,or volunteers.The District considers 46 I1 Policy Review Committee Last Name First Name Bernardo Micala Curtis Heather Francis Pamela Jenkins Kristen Community Jordan Dudley Potenza . JoLynn Saldivar - Juan Sammons - Lisa Stacy Christy Stovall Fred Blackwell Janet Bonner Stacie Staff Fuller Stephaine Leonard Nikki *Smalskas Tamp Crus tee s Sexton Alex Smith Hannah Ex Officio Ledbetter Lane *District Lead